Home & Family

The foundation of our society is the family whether it is an individual or several people in the home. Families in Forsyth County are exposed to research-based information that will help them to increase their knowledge and develop skills to solve problems facing them on a regular basis. Extension provides answers on topics including: managing a family’s budget, handling credit effectively, parenting and child care issues, housing & home maintenance issues, controlling household insects, helping families improve their eating habits, being energy efficient, protecting well water as well as dealing with issues affecting the aging population. The information is taught through classes, workshops, demonstrations, consultations and mass media outlets (television, radio, news articles) in the following areas:

• Financial literacy including consumer education and handling debt management issues
• Housing maintenance, including mold and mildew control, reducing energy costs and identifying insects/pests in and around the home
• Providing parent education and child care issues to parents and staff at child care facilities
• Issues affecting the elderly population and their families relating to cognitive, social, emotional, physical and financial well-being.